The Role
  • Ensure consistent food preparation and the highest caliber of food presentation, taking advantage of all opportunities to improve upon both.
  • Create menus and recipes for the use of other staff, to create a consistent and quality food product.
  • Continuously raise the standards within the department and bring new concepts forth.
  • Oversee food deliveries to ensure the products have been delivered and stored according to the standards and provincial health regulations.

Leadership duties:

  • Manage employee performance through training, coaching, or corrective action as required, excluding termination of employees.
  • Assure proper staffing and adequate supplies for all stations.
  • Create, implement, and maintain department objectives and to ensure they are met and exceeded.
  • Ensure that the morale of the kitchen staff is maintained by practicing positive strategies to motivate staff, encourage self-esteem and efficiency.

Administrative duties:

  • Recruitment, training, and development of all kitchen employees.
  • Aid in the transportation of all food products, to be sure it is arranged and presented up to the standards.
  • Create, implement, and maintain department objectives and to ensure they are met and exceeded.
  • Respond in a positive and timely manner to all internal and external guest requests and complaints, while meeting company Prepare weekly staff schedules, and monitor staffing levels in conjunction with determined budgets.
  • standards to exceed the guest's expectations in addition to remaining budget conscious.
  • Complete department payroll
What You Can Expect

- Permanent position

- Monday to Friday day time hours (Some evenings and weekends)

- $50,000-$65,000 per year based on experience

- Located in Bridgewater, NS

Requirements
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Culinary Education Trade Papers, Red Seal or equivalent.
  • Food Safe Certification.
  • Minimum of 8 years' combined experience in the trade of cook.
  • Strong understanding in banquets and line cooking.
  • Experience with purchasing and maintenance of kitchen equipment.